Platform 9¾, King's Cross
King's Cross Station
A must-see for Harry Potter fans: push a half-buried luggage trolley through the wall for a photo, with an official merchandise shop next door.
Located in the west concourse of King's Cross Station, a luggage trolley is set half-embedded in the wall. Queuing to take photos is free. Staff provide house scarves and help take pictures (official photos cost extra; selfies are free). The Harry Potter-themed shop next door sells wands, robes and other merchandise. During peak season, the queue can exceed an hour. Across from the station, St Pancras is a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture and the departure point for Eurostar trains. On the north side of the station, Coal Drops Yard is a great spot for shopping and dining.
Opening hours
About 08:00–22:00 (opens slightly later on Sundays)
Nearby sights
- British Museum
- Covent Garden
- National Gallery
- Trafalgar Square
- Piccadilly Circus
- Camden Market
- London Eye
- Churchill War Rooms